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January 22, 2013

No More Plastics in Bulacan

On my way to work, I noticed a new sign
board regarding the banning of plastics and styrofoam in the whole province of
Bulacan. One funny thing, the sign board was placed in front of a styrofoam-manufacturing
company. Are they going to close the said factory? I hope not because there are
many employees that will be affected.

Going back to the Provincial Ordinance…

The said ordinance was already signed
last July 2012 but the implementation will only take effect 15 days after the
release of the implementing rules and regulations. The signing of the
implementing rules and regulations was done last December 12, 2012 as
Provincial Ordinance 2012-09 prohibiting the whole province to buy, sell and use of
non-biodegradable plastic bags, Styrofoam and other kinds as packaging
materials. Does it mean that we can still see and use plastics bags as long as
it is bio-degradable like the one used by some supermarkets?

Violating this ordinance will have a
fine of PhP1000 to PhP5000 or 6 months to one year imprisonment depending on
the number of offenses. Those who are incapable of paying the fine may render
community service via environmental-related services for three months or longer
depending on court’s decision.

All business sectors are given 15 day to comply with the said
ordinance to prevent from withdrawal of their business permits.

I just hope that there will be a strict implementation of the said
ordinance to achieve their primary goal –SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT.